Inside the Epicentre of Ireland’s Car Culture
Two drivers compete for “King of the Cone”
Photo: George Voronov
Photography: George Voronov
The Donegal Rally is a mecca for the Irish car enthusiast. Each summer, in their hundreds, they make the pilgrimage to Ireland’s biggest car meet. Souped up Subarus and perfectly-preserved vintage vehicles cram the streets of Letterkenny to the soundtrack of screeching tires and engines backfiring.
Ireland’s car community is shrouded in controversy. It’s a culture which thrives on risk, speed and bravado. Here’s what it looks like when Ireland’s car lads and car ladies come from all four corners to converge in one spot for a weekend of burnouts, fumes, and happy hardcore. Here is the Donegal Rally through the District lens.
